Jacob's 6 month picture

I took WAY to many pictures of Emma when she was a baby. You know Walmart and their el-cheapo package? Well, it caused me to go picture happy. And yes, when you only have 1 baby you can go to photo shoots fairly regularly. Unfortunately, what you do for your first you're supposed to do for the rest. Why didn't somebody stop me?!?!

This is seriously how often I took Emma for pictures...... 1 week, 6 weeks, 3 months, 4 months, 5 months, 6 months, 8 months, 10 months, 12 months, 18 months, 2yrs and then I finally did only 1 per year. Insane!!!!!!!!

But, amazingly enough I have followed through with all our kids - except I did away with the 5 month picture. I mean really, let's be reasonable here.

I have made things slightly easier on myself by starting to take some of the pictures myself. Walmart's package keeps getting smaller - and I'm cheap! :)

Anyway - here is Jacob's 6 month picture. I realize he's already 8 months, so it's time for another one..... sigh

Routines for Kids

Taking inspiration from Pam's blog and how she's such a mean mom, I mixed in a little Flylady and decided it was time to make up routines for our kids to follow. They were really excited about it. I let them pick out their colours and stuff. This is sort of what they look like - in real life there are also pink boxes around all of Emma's routine, etc. I used Blogger for Word to put my file on here so that's why it's a bit messed up. Sophia & Olivia's routines are in pictures because they can't read yet. I can't figure out how to get the pictures to work too, so I guess I'll have to take a picture of their and post it later. Here's Emma's Routine....

Emma's Routine

Monday Morning		Tuesday Morning		Wednesday Morning		Thursday Morning	Friday Morning	Saturday Morning	Sunday Morning
Get dressed and tidy closet		Get dressed and tidy closet		Get dressed and tidy closet		Get dressed and tidy closet	Get dressed and tidy closet	Get dressed and tidy closet	Get dressed and tidy closet
Make bed		Make bed		Make bed		Make bed	Make bed	Make bed	Make bed
Fill water bottle and pack lunch bag		Fill water bottle and pack lunch bag		Fill water bottle and pack lunch bag		Fill water bottle and pack lunch bag	Fill water bottle and pack lunch bag
Brush teeth		Brush teeth		Brush teeth		Brush teeth	Brush teeth	Brush teeth	Brush teeth
Swish toilet, wipe bathroom mirror		Swish toilet, wipe sink and countertop		Swish toilet, wipe bathroom mirror		Swish toilet, wipe sink and countertop	Swish toilet, wipe bathroom mirror	Swish toilet, wipe sink and countertop	Swish toilet, wipe bathroom mirror

Monday Afternoon	Tuesday Afternoon	Wednesday Afternoon	Thursday Afternoon	Friday Afternoon	Saturday Afternoon	Sunday Afternoon
Go through backpack with Mom	Go through backpack with Mom	Go through backpack with Mom	Go through backpack with Mom	Go through backpack with Mom	Sweep and mop floors in living area
Clean out and put away lunch bag	Clean out and put away lunch bag	Clean out and put away lunch bag	Clean out and put away lunch bag	Clean out and put away lunch bag	Storytime with Emma
Put away backpack and change clothes	Put away backpack and change clothes	Put away backpack and change clothes	Put away backpack and change clothes	Put away backpack and change clothes	Take turns cleaning ONE of these: dresser or closet or bed or floor
Snack!	Snack!	Snack!	Snack!	Snack!
Practice piano	Practice piano	Practice piano	Practice piano	Practice piano
Do homework	Do homework	Do homework	Do homework	Do homework

Monday Evening	Tuesday Evening	Wednesday Evening	Thursday Evening	Friday Evening	Saturday Evening	Sunday Evening
Clean up toys and trash in bedroom	Clean up toys and trash in bedroom	Clean up toys and trash in bedroom	Clean up toys and trash in bedroom	Clean up toys and trash in bedroom	Clean up toys and trash in bedroom	Clean up toys and trash in bedroom
Lay out clothes for tomorrow	Lay out clothes for tomorrow	Lay out clothes for tomorrow	Lay out clothes for tomorrow	Lay out clothes for tomorrow	Lay out clothes for tomorrow	Lay out clothes for tomorrow
Brush teeth	Shower, brush teeth	Brush teeth	Shower, brush teeth	Brush teeth	Shower, brush teeth	Brush teeth

Our newest school kid!

Sophia had a fabulous first day of Kindergarten. I think she already thinks she's a pro!

How time flies!

The first day with both of them in school. Emma was so excited to show Sophia "the ropes"! Apparently they even played together at recess time. Awwwww.

1 Down, 1 to go

Emma started her first day of Grade 2 yesterday and she had a blast!!

Sigh, where did the time go?

Sophia starts Kindergarten tomorrow - she can hardly wait!!!!